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Lake District fans call for safe winter adventures

Hundreds of Lake District visitors have shared their winter walking tips and hiking hacks in a series of short films launched by the Lake District National Park Authority this week.

New Fell Top Assessors join Lake District National Park ahead of winter season launch

The Lake District National Park welcomes two fresh faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy and Jim are the latest recruits to the team summitting Helvellyn over winter to provide important weather updates for walkers.

Helvellyn Assessors celebrate ‘White Friday’ winter season launch

While many people are looking for today’s Black Friday deals, the Lake District’s three Fell Top Assessors are hoping for some of the white stuff.

Miles Without Stiles 23: Ennerdale Views

A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.

Accessible routes

50 easy and accessible walking routes for wheelchairs, pushchairs and those with limited mobility, across the Lake District National Park.

Miles Without Stiles 4: Scout Scar

A short, initially steep, walk to one of the best views across the entire southern lakes.

Miles Without Stiles 5: Bowness to Cockshott Point

A pleasant circular route around the busy waterfront area of Bowness and the quieter shoreline around Cockshott Point.

Miles Without Stiles 6: Windermere's Western Shore

A tarmac road and stone track to the quiet west shore of Windermere.

Miles Without Stiles 8: Brockhole

A short route around the beautiful grounds of the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, taking in Windermere lakeshore.

Miles Without Stiles 12: Blea Tarn

Provides a real upland experience and amazing views of the Langdale Pikes

Miles Without Stiles 18: Broughton Railway

An easy walk along a disused railway line to Woodland valley, a peaceful and delightful corner of the Lake District.

Miles Without Stiles 22: Calder Bridge

A tranquil, riverside walk next to the stunning ruins of Calder Abbey, described as one of Britain's most enchanting ecclesiastic relics.

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.

Employment studies

Reports about the demand and future supply of employment land and premises within the Lake District National Park.

Baa-riliant family fun at a farming show

Agriculture shows are a huge part of the farming culture. Across the Lake District and Cumbria there are several farming shows that take place during the year – a place where you can take a peak into the life of a farmer.

Fell Top Assessors assemble for 2021 season launch

The Lake District’s three Fell Top Assessors met today for the one and only time this winter for the 2021 season launch.

New Perspectives film features Lake District National Park

The charity, Campaign for National Park launched its New Perspectives Bursary scheme back in 2021. Aimed at 18-35 year-olds with a story to tell about National Parks in England and Wales. The scheme provided funding, support and training to make a diverse range of voices heard.